Looking for info on the new Sako's. Are the action as good as 75's - 85's?
Sako S20 any owners on here?
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I have one in 300 Win mag. I'm not qualified to answer the good as question, I've never owned a 75 or 85. A few Tikka's... It's a super smooth cycling action and I'm very happy with the fit and finish.
I think a 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5 PRC are next on the list.
I've started a mini review on it here:
SAKO S20 - 300 Win Mag. Info on "cartridge+" meaning
This is a work-in-progress. Stay tuned for pictures and more details. PM me with any questions. Sako S20 Precision - 300 Win Mag Manufacturer: Sako Type: Bolt-action repeater Caliber: 300 Win Mag Magazine Capacity: Standard: 3 round magnum or (5 round non magnum) Optional: 7 round for Magnum...
SRHeer
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What is the accuracy of S20 - 300win? I am thinking of buying a Sako S20 Hunter - you probably don't have the Hunter - but would like to know if so because I have seen reports of it just barely making or even not making one MOA
I haven't had any issues with accuracy. I'd say its one of the more accurate production rifles I've owned. It's the only factory rifle I've owned that I haven't replaced parts on. Usually stock and trigger gets replaced. I think that adds to the value of these rifles.
FYI: Eurooptic.com has the 300 Win S20 Hunter on sale for $1,199.00:
www.eurooptic.com
FYI: Eurooptic.com has the 300 Win S20 Hunter on sale for $1,199.00:
Sako S20 Hunter Rifles
New for 2020, the feature-rich S20 Hunter is the next generation of Sako hunting rifle. Order the Sako S20 Hunter rifle at EuroOptic!
Mine is 1:10" twist. The S20's at Eurooptic (Hunter and Precision) are both listed as 1:10". I know there was a bunch of marketing info with 1:11 twist listed when these first came out. I researched it a bunch and found other Sako materials (their website) saying they were actually 1:10.
*Of note, the Tikka 300 Win's are now 1:10 as well.
SRHeer
Well-Known Member
yes the 1:10 twist rate appears to be a minimum rate for 30 cal bullets - has anyone loaded the 200 gr bullets with these S20s in 300win and noticed any problems? According to Berger the 1:10 rate is the minumum recomended - I wonder if buying a 300win rifle with like a 1:9 or 1:8 twist rate would help accuracy when using heavier bullets?
I've only shot 200+ grain bullets. Berger 205, 215, and 230 OTM. They all worked. Now that I'm fully stocked back up on 215's, I'm going to perfect that load this spring.
Browning offers 1:8 twist for their magnum 30's. For all others, switching cartridges to a 300 PRC gets you faster twist rates (usually).
Browning offers 1:8 twist for their magnum 30's. For all others, switching cartridges to a 300 PRC gets you faster twist rates (usually).
sam057
New Member
I'm shooting a Sako S20 in 300 wm.
- hunter stock
-Zeiss 4. 4×16×44
- 200 gr eldx
so far I'm very happy with it. **** sub moa at 200 yds ( 3 shot group)
525 yds 4.5" group.
plan to shoot out too 1000 when weather gets warmer
- hunter stock
-Zeiss 4. 4×16×44
- 200 gr eldx
so far I'm very happy with it. **** sub moa at 200 yds ( 3 shot group)
525 yds 4.5" group.
plan to shoot out too 1000 when weather gets warmer
BossGobbler
Member
I an S20 hunter in 300 WinMag and its a shooter for sure. My rifle will shoot anything I put in it. With hand loads shot one 3 shot group in a single ragged hole but typically less than one MOA.
BossGobbler
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My S20 300 WinMag shoots 212 gr ELDX light out.
